A resolution requesting
the Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission to reconsider its decision to
deny 30 minutes of free parking in all Metro-owned lots and garages if persons
park only 30 minutes or less.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan
Nashville Airport Authority has instituted a program that provides for 30 minutes
of free parking at the airport if a person parks for only 30 minutes or less;
and

WHEREAS, numerous citizens
who use these facilities do use these parking facilities for a very short time
period; and

WHEREAS, it would improve
relations and provide for quicker turnover in Metro-owned parking lots and garages
if a similar program were adopted that allows free parking if parking in those
facilities were limited to 30 minutes or less; and

WHEREAS, the Metro Traffic
and Parking Commission permits free parking in the Metro Courthouse lot on weekdays
between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and all day on Saturdays and Sundays; and

WHEREAS, the Downtown Partnership
is working on initiatives to improve the availability of parking to encourage
business opportunities, including an initiative to utilize the Adelphia Coliseum
parking lots without cost to parkers; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan
County Council hereby goes on record as requesting the Metro Traffic and Parking
Commission to provide 30 minutes or less of free parking in all Metro-owned
lots and garages if persons park only 30 minutes or less.

SECTION 2. The Metropolitan
Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the members
of the Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission.

SECTION 3. That the Traffic
and Parking Commission is further requested to inform The Metropolitan Council
of the feasibility and/or the actions taken in compliance with the request contained
in Section 1 thereof, not later than sixty (60) days after the adoption of this
Resolution.

SECTION 4. This Resolution
shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.